Aero NextGen has made its Solution Finder Hub free for all aviation companies, removing charges for operators searching, shortlisting and connecting with software and consulting providers through its aviation-focused matching platform.

The company said more than 175 aviation organisations have already used the platform, which currently includes more than 60 software categories and a network of over 60 vetted solution providers serving airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors, cargo operators, airports and other aviation businesses.

The platform uses a short online questionnaire to match operators with software providers based on factors such as company type, size, region and operational requirements, allowing users to compare suppliers through a common capability framework before making direct contact.

According to Aero NextGen, the move is intended to reduce the risks associated with selecting aviation software, helping organisations avoid lengthy evaluation processes and costly implementation mistakes while accelerating digital transformation across the sector.

Monica Badra, founder and chief executive of Aero NextGen, said: “The industry has spent years treating software selection as a cost of doing business. We treat it as the decision that determines whether digital transformation succeeds.

“We made the Solution Finder Hub free for every aviation company because the right match should never be gated behind a fee — 175 companies in, the data is clear that neutral matching gets operators to the right solution faster than any sales cycle.”

Aero NextGen said the platform supports software selection across areas including MRO management, aviation ERP, business analytics, flight operations, crew management and drone inspection, with additional solution providers continuing to be added.